We’ve some catching up to do in the snapshots department, so let’s get started. As always, you can get these photographic updates by following us on Instagram.
Itacyara and I celebrated 24 years of marriage on July 15. My bride is even more beautiful today than on that day over two decades ago.We had the special privilege of attending the dedication service for the new sanctuary of one of our sister churches.The new building, from the outside.I’ve started recording lessons for a Western Civ, class, part of an initiative of one of our national pastors to provide remote learning opportunities for people in our churches. If you’re interested, you can watch the video here (it’s in Portuguese).The obligatory post from Itacyara’s garden.
This work of art was recently on display at one of our local shopping malls.
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Preaching the word at the Boas Novas Regular Baptist Church. This congregation is without a pastor, so I am filling the pulpit there once a month.Hanging out with the Boas Novas kids after the service.Our weekly devotional with the soccer kids.Nathanael taking on some yard work.Our oldest son leads a very busy life, so it’s a special joy for us when we get to have a video conference with him.
We recently had some of our kids from Kids Club over to the house for a day camp. Here’s a video.
We’ve watched Luan go from teenager to mature adult, and were thrilled to be able to participate in his wedding. We’re sure there is a bright future ahead for him, and for his bride Stefanny.
A recent prelude at Ebenezer.
Hanging out the some of the Ebenezer kids after church last Sunday.Sometimes missionaries meme…
I’ll leave you with one final video…a sunset panorama taken from the top of a parking garage in São Luís.
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